If you’ve ever crossed paths with the startup and tech ecosystem in Western Visayas, chances are you’ve already heard his name. Rayjand Talaban Gellamucho is one of the region’s recognizable faces when it comes to innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-driven development — and for good reason.
From Classrooms to Ecosystems
Rayjand’s journey started with a solid academic foundation: a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from what is now ISAT University, followed by a Master in Information Technology from West Visayas State University, and a Diploma in Organization Development from Ateneo de Manila University. But it didn’t stop there. He’s taken his learning global — from the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Curators Conference in Geneva, to innovation missions in Israel, to international forums in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Today, he serves as the General Manager of the Kwadra Technology Business Incubator at ISAT University, where he focuses on nurturing deep tech startups geared toward sustainable development. He also leads as Assistant Program Leader of the UMWAD Consortium and heads DOST-YFI Philippines’ Bakal Lokal MSME and FyrLab Acceleration Program.
A Builder at Heart
What sets Rayjand apart is that he doesn’t just talk about building ecosystems — he actually builds them. He co-founded ventures like Mulave Studios, Produkto Lokal Inc., and MavenTech Solutions, and helped launch community movements such as the Iloilo Startup Founders Circle, Youth First Initiatives Philippines, and Innovate Iloilo.
He’s also been recognized as a DICT Rainmaker: Startup Community Champion and received the prestigious DOST Rainmaker Award for his outsized role in advancing the regional startup scene.
Tech for People, Not Just Profit
At the core of everything Rayjand does is a simple but powerful belief: technology should uplift people. Whether it’s leading blockchain-integrated e-commerce research, developing data-driven agricultural solutions, or mentoring the next wave of entrepreneurs at FyrFest or Startup Weekend Iloilo — his work is always grounded in real community impact.
He’s a policy advocate, a university instructor, an IP commercialization expert, and a mentor — all rolled into one.
Stay tuned to learn more about the people, programs, and ideas shaping innovation in Western Visayas.